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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.94, 241.56 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.94, 241.56 and 119.88 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.94 : 241.56 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.94/241.56 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.94x = 241.56 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.94x = 28,958.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,958.21/174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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